Thursday, March 26, 2015

Split Ends for Days


I once heard that a good way to get healthy hair was to lather your ends with coconut oil, pin it up, and sleep on it wet with a towel...Well, that just never sounded appealing to me. I toss and turn too much in my sleep and I mean no one wants coconut oil smothered all over their pillow. So, when faced with damaging split ends, I was pleased when I found this option: OGX Nourishing Coconut Milk Anti-Breakage Serum.

I love this product. I apply it to the ends of my hair as soon as I get out of the shower. The scent of this product is lovely and tropical. After using this product only one time, I noticed a difference in the softness and shininess of my hair. This product is very affordable and can be found at almost any drug store, as well as, Target and Ulta. A single bottle is only $7.99 and will last a long time, because only a small amount is applied once a day. 

Hope this heals your split ends!

-Kate

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

I Hate Packing

There is nothing more exciting than planning for a fabulous trip, but the worst part is always packing. I hate packing more than almost anything. I am a serious over packer. I always bring more than I need, but am too scared to be on vacation without something I want. I've got a few quick tips to help your Spring Break packing be a little less stressful.

Tip #1: Make a packing list.

  • This tip is huge for me. Packing can be very overwhelming, so it's important for me to write down exactly what I will need. If I write it down, the task of packing doesn't seem so daunting.
    • Note: I always write down the number of outfits I will need per day. 

Tip #2: Roll, don't fold.

  • Tightly folded clothes take up less space! When packing for a trip, it's important to utilize all the space you can.
Tip #3: Layer.
  • Pack layers!! On a trip, you may be traveling through different climates or just different types of weather. It's important to be prepared, so pack layers in order to ensure that you will be comfortable in either warm or cold weather. 
    • Note: I always wear layers on the airplane as well!
*Tips found from USA Today

Thursday, March 5, 2015

Sworkit Out


Sworkit…it's my new favorite app. I started exercising 3 or 4 days a week in January, but honestly the elliptical get's super boring. I decided that I needed a workout I could do anywhere for however long I wanted. That's when I found Sworkit.


Sworkit is a circuit training app. I have been doing the "Fit in 5 Minutes" for 20 minutes a day. I absolutely love it! By the end of the 20 minutes, I am sweating and feeling the burn! The "Fit in 5 Minutes" workout features: planks, mountain climbers, squats, mason twists, the dreaded burpees, and more! It is an all over work out with an emphasis on your arms, core, and legs.



Sworkit also offers strength, cardio, yoga, and stretching. You can even create your own custom work outs and guess what- it's a free app! You can get the quality of a gym workout right in your own living room. I mean who doesn't love that?

Have fun Sworkin' it!

-Kate